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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -test 2x, 0ppm, dishwasher technician is on site affecting repairs Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon stored over cooked chicken wings in single glass door reach-in cooler, operator reorganized glass door reach-in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -styrofoam bowls of salsa 54F, per operator less than 2 hours stored above fill line in top of salsa reach-in cooler, employee relocated the excess styrofoam bowls to the lower portion of the reach-in cooler to rapidly cool Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of pink/black, mold-like substance -multiple cutting boards stained on cookline Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink on opposite side of steam table -handwashing sink at end of cookline, operator restocked Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink at end of cookline across from glass door reach-in cooler Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -frying pans on wire rack, operator inverted Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor next and beneath stove has a significant accumulation of grease, employee cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging off of oven door handle on stove in rear cooking area, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Light not functioning. -multiple lights throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -salsa cooler next to chips holding unit, operator installed a new ambient air temperature thermometer Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwashing sink next to coffee maker Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -top of reach-in cooler drawers below flat-top grill has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Pots/pans shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -bottom shelf of dish storage rack next to handwashing sink Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -triple sink sprayer Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer soiled -inside ice machine -inside of microwaves -multiple cutting boards stained Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: -multiple cutting boards stained Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -"Pepsi" cups in beverage service area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -throughout prep area and under rear area cooking equipment Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. -multiple lights over prep area and in walk-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -shelves on cookline tables Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salsa cooler -fries cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls behind prep table next to ice machine -wall above/behind cooking equipment -walls under dishwasher have a significant accumulation of has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: -walls behind prep table next to ice machine -wall above/behind cooking equipment Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon stored over habanero sauce in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in freezer Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 on drain pipe underneath handwash sink in front of hot holding cabinet Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee touched raw food with gloved hand then touched plate Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -salsa 59-60F stored on prep table next to chips dispenser, operator placed on ice bath Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer soiled -inside ice machine -inside of microwaves -multiple cutting boards stained Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar used to store black plastic lid and hose, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink across from glass door reach-in cooler -handwash sink next to ice machine -handwash sink across from dishwashing area, employee restocked Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -multiple cooked foods in walk-in cooler Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -"Pepsi" cups in beverage service area Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door in disrepair Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -throughout prep area and under rear area cooking equipment Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -multiple foods on floor in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple cracked lids on foods in walk-in cooler Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour container Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Light not functioning. -multiple lights over prep area and in walk-in freezer Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -shelves on cookline tables Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -pvc pipe disconnected below handwash sink Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salsa cooler -fries cooler Warning

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls behind prep table next to ice machine -wall above/behind cooking equipment -walls under dishwasher have a significant accumulation of has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - burrito sauce 44-53F, cooling overnight Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw pork over peppers, single door upright cooler at the end of cookline Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salmon 53F, walk in cooler; stop sale for improper thawing - salsa, 51-60F, less than 4 hours; relocated in walk in freezer for temperature recovery; Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - queso, 130F, held off temperature control less than 30 minutes. Corrective action taken: placed on stove to reheat; rechecked at 172F Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemical stored next to soda bag., at wait station. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blender blocking bar hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at server station handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan in triple glass door reach in cooler , prepared three days ago not date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - salsa Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. - salmon Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 6 inside unused oven compartment at cookline Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phone on shelf over dry foods at cookline Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - dry storage area Warning

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Warning

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. - on lettuce bucket in walk in cooler Warning

Basic - Gap in ceiling where conduit enters. Above dishmachine. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - sugar in server area Warning

Basic - Light not functioning. - multiple ceiling lights out in kitchen Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located and functioning ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - cookline prep cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - pizza oven roller - walk in cooler fan guards - shelving below steam tables Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - prep cooler in expediting area Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. - Chile rellano Warning

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Restaurant equipment, three compartment sink stored outside . Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed green onions over shredded cheese in prep cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - salt Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no hot water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained, make line. Can opener blade soiled. Soda gun soiled, bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup, walk-in freezer floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make line unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Dishwasher racks soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in Cooler: beans (51°F - Cooling); beans (54°F - Cooling). Per kitchen employee, item made on 12/05/2021. Warning

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Warning

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Limes. Wait station. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in Cooler: Raw shell eggs stored over sauces. Warning

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in Cooler: chicken wings (45°F - Cold Holding). Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter. Warning

Intermediate - Establishment has no hot water. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained, make line. Can opener blade soiled. Soda gun soiled, bar. Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Four employees working at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front line. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in Cooler: numerous items. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar. Warning

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup, walk-in freezer floor. Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Wait station. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make line unit. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Dishwasher racks soiled. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish wash area. Warning